How can I create a zoom-in effect on a background image in Webflow when hovering over a button?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a zoom-in effect on a background image in Webflow when hovering over a button, you can follow these steps:

  1. Add a section to your Webflow project where you want the zoom-in effect to occur.
  2. Set the section's position to relative by selecting the section and going to the Styles panel.
  3. Inside the section, add a background image by going to the Styles panel and selecting the Background section. Choose an image and adjust the size and position as desired.
  4. Add a button element inside the section by dragging and dropping a button element from the Elements panel.
  5. Style the button according to your design preferences.
  6. Select the button and go to the Interactions panel.
  7. Click on the "+" icon to add a new interaction.
  8. Choose the trigger "Hover" from the dropdown menu.
  9. In the action section, select "Affect different element" and choose the section that contains the background image.
  10. Click on "Start an animation" and select "Zoom" from the dropdown menu. Adjust the duration and easing to your preference.
  11. Click on "Create new animation" to define the animation settings.
  12. Set the scale property to a value greater than 1, such as 1.2, to create a zoom-in effect. Feel free to adjust this value based on your desired effect.
  13. Preview the interaction to see the zoom-in effect when hovering over the button.

By following these steps, you can easily create a zoom-in effect on a background image in Webflow when hovering over a button. This visually engaging effect can help draw attention to your call-to-action and enhance the overall user experience on your website.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I add a background image in Webflow?
  2. What are some other hover effects I can create in Webflow?
  3. Can I customize the duration and easing of the zoom-in effect in Webflow?